World War II Honoree

August V. 'Auggie' Widhalm

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hugo, Colorado

Honored By

Ed Troyer, Family & Friends

INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY ON JANUARY 13, 1942 AND RECEIVED BASIC TRAINING AT CAMP ROBERTS, CALIFORNIA. ASSIGNED TO THE 603RD TANK DESTROYER BATTALION, 6TH ARMORED DIVISION AT FORT LEWIS, WASHINGTON. EMBARKED FOR EUROPE ON EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 25, 1943, ON THE QUEEN MARY. ARRIVED AT CANNOCK, ENGLAND ON MAY 1, 1943. PARTICIPATED IN CAMPAIGNS AT NORMANDY, OMAHA BEACH; NORTHERN FRANCE; ARDENNES, BATTLE OF THE BULGE; RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. SERVED WITH THE 6TH ARMORED DIVISION, WHICH LIBERATED BUCHENWALD III CONCENTRATION CAMP IN APRIL 1945. MILITARY AWARDS AND DECORATIONS INCLUDE THE MERITORIOUS SERVICE UNIT PLAQUE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART (GO 201, HEADQUARTERS 6TH ARMORED DIVISION 34) AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. DISCHARGED OCTOBER 13, 1945 AT FORT LOGAN, COLORADO.